Jamie Oliver Lamb Shank Recipe
Jamie Oliver Lamb Shank is a slow-braised lamb dish where lamb shanks are cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables and herbs until extremely tender.
The slow cooking process transforms the lamb into a rich, succulent meal with a deeply savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 130
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow braising
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 cups lamb or beef stock
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Pat the lamb shanks dry and season generously with salt and black pepper. Proper seasoning helps build flavour during cooking.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lamb shanks and cook until deeply browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to develop a deeper flavor.
Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release the flavorful browned bits. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add the stock, chopped tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well.
Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb becomes tender and nearly falling off the bone.
Remove the herbs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve the lamb shanks with plenty of the rich sauce.
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